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WV53 BKZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,711 mi
Last recorded84,711 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 BKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 84,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,652 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 80,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,771 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and layers peeling.

wishbone lower bushes starting to split.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,819 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,779 miles

o/s/f n/s/f bottom arms lower inner rear bushes starting to split and slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2007 39,004 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,114 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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WV53 BKZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV53 BKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV53 BKZ registered?

WV53 BKZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is WV53 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 BKZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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